Ysabel A Novel
Ysabel, a novel by Guy Gavriel Kay, published by National Geographic Books on October 4, 2016, is an ethereal tale set in an ancient and illustrious corner of the world. The story revolves around the Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur in Aix-en-Provence, a site rich with history and secrets. As the celebrated photographer captures its beauty, his teenage son, Ned Marriner, embarks on an exploration that reveals the cathedral’s connection to a tumultuous past filled with Celtic tribes and Roman legions.
Readers will find that the narrative unfolds on a sacred night when the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, drawing Ned into an age-old story filled with mythic figures and transformative events. The novel weaves elements of fantasy and paranormal intrigue, presenting a blend of action and adventure that explores the impact of history on the present. With 448 pages, this edition invites readers to delve into a world where the past continues to shape lives in profound ways.
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An ethereal tale set in an illustrious and ancient corner of the world, Ysabel is a remarkable achievement by one of Canada’s most celebrated storytellers.
The Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur of Aix-en-Provence is from a bygone age. Complex and full of secrets, it is the perfect monument for a celebrated photographer to shoot. For his teenaged son, Ned Marriner, it is a fascinating place to explore, but he soon discovers that the cathedral stands upon ancient ground. Long ago, when the roads of Provence were walked by Celtic tribes and Roman legions, the land was plagued by warfare–and the past is still very much alive here. On one sacred, haunted night of the year, when the borders between the living and the dead disappear and fires are lit upon the hills, Ned finds himself drawn into an age-old story. A story in which dangerous, mythic figures erupt into the present, claiming and altering lives forever.
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